Actor Richard Johnson dies, aged 87
6 June 2015
From the section Entertainment & Arts
British actor Richard Johnson, whose career spanned film, theatre and TV, has died aged 87, his family has said.
Johnson made his film debut in the 1950s and featured in numerous films, alongside stars such as Frank Sinatra, Laurence Olivier and Charlton Heston.
A founder member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Johnson played several lead roles including Romeo and Mark Anthony in Julius Caesar.
He also appeared in several TV dramas such as Lewis and Silent Witness.
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Source:: BBC Entertainment
